Showing up at a school your kids don't go to.......

So, I am a member of several FB yard sale groups. I am buying some boots from someone and trying to set up a meet. The woman tells me she is a teacher and I can stop by the school anytime. I said, "ummm I don't think I can just "stop by"."I know I wouldn't want anyone doing that at a school my kids went to when they don't have kids there. She said, well my class is near the door, I can come outside then. Again I was like "what? no thanks I will pass"

I am having a huge issue with this now and feel like I should say something to the school. This woman doesn't know me. I don't live in that town, nor have kid's in that school or any school related business there.

Would you say something to the principal or would you let it go?

So, I am a member of several FB yard sale groups. I am buying some boots from someone and trying to set up a meet. The woman tells me she is a teacher and I can stop by the school anytime. I said, "ummm I don't think I can just "stop by"."I know I wouldn't want anyone doing that at a school my kids went to when they don't have kids there. She said, well my class is near the door, I can come outside then. Again I was like "what? no thanks I will pass"

I am having a huge issue with this now and feel like I should say something to the school. This woman doesn't know me. I don't live in that town, nor have kid's in that school or any school related business there.

Is she talking about meeting you in the parking lot once school lets out? Maybe I'm weird, but I don't see what the big deal is. If she's talking about having you come by while school is in session, just go by the front office and check in. Again, not sure what the big deal is...

Is she talking about meeting you in the parking lot once school lets out? Maybe I'm weird, but I don't see what the big deal is. If she's talking about having you come by while school is in session, just go by the front office and check in. Again, not sure what the big deal is...

No, during school, in the building. That's not only dangerous(she doesn't know me or anything about me), but unprofessional. Then for her to state she will just come outside? Even if she had an aide, it's still unprofessional imo.

No, during school, in the building. That's not only dangerous(she doesn't know me or anything about me), but unprofessional. Then for her to state she will just come outside? Even if she had an aide, it's still unprofessional imo.

If you live in similar neighborhoods, she may just be assuming that you know the school. As for her professionalism, it really depends on when she wanted to meet you. If it is during her plan or lunch, I don't see the big deal.

If you live in similar neighborhoods, she may just be assuming that you know the school. As for her professionalism, it really depends on when she wanted to meet you. If it is during her plan or lunch, I don't see the big deal.

If any one of my kids' teachers stepped out for a minute or two to quickly sell a pair of boots or whatever, I wouldn't have a problem with it Why would they need an aide? I recall my teachers popping out to go to the office or grab supplies etc quite often when I was a kid. We knew better than to misbehave when they were out of the room. I also don't see what the big deal is. All 3 of my kids' schools have a sign on the door stating that all visitors are to begin their visit at the main office to sign in.

If any one of my kids' teachers stepped out for a minute or two to quickly sell a pair of boots or whatever, I wouldn't have a problem with it Why would they need an aide? I recall my teachers popping out to go to the office or grab supplies etc quite often when I was a kid. We knew better than to misbehave when they were out of the room. I also don't see what the big deal is. All 3 of my kids' schools have a sign on the door stating that all visitors are to begin their visit at the main office to sign in.

I used to teach. Not ok & unprofessional. Not to mention, depending in the state & district policies, she can face disciplinary action or termination. It is not acceptable to have a random person in the classroom with others' children. Would you feel comfortable w/any stranger coming into contact w/your child without your knowledge? There are policies in place (assuming so as they are in all districts on my area) that prevent this for many grisly reasons.

I used to teach. Not ok & unprofessional. Not to mention, depending in the state & district policies, she can face disciplinary action or termination. It is not acceptable to have a random person in the classroom with others' children. Would you feel comfortable w/any stranger coming into contact w/your child without your knowledge? There are policies in place (assuming so as they are in all districts on my area) that prevent this for many grisly reasons.

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